The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – or MDHHS - has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in Michigan for the 2022-2023 flu season. The reported death involves a child from Ingham County. Nationally, there have been at least 111 influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported during the current flu season.
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for MDHHS, says it’s not too late to get the flu vaccine. He adds the flu vaccine can be given at the same time as other vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine.
MDHHS continues to strongly recommend that everyone six months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. Flu can be serious and lead to severe illness and hospitalizations. Flu vaccine is the best way to prevent getting the flu and can also reduce the severity of flu illness.
